Matthew Nour
Matthew Nour
Social Terrarium
The overly negative influence of social media requires an alternative approach that fosters genuine interpersonal connections. Social media users have experienced the exhausting need to look their best, flaunt possessions, and manufacture personal connections in an effort to appear accepted and popular. Unfortunately, the pressure of constructing an “attractive” digital self, produces anxiety, self-doubt, and often contributes to lower self-esteem. As a designer, I enjoy putting a positive spin on such topics. Social Terrarium is a living social media intermediary designed to emphasize the importance of strong social bonds that are centered on interpersonal sensitivities, common interests and shared values.
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